Comments on: Leading May Be Simpler Than You Think http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/ Everyday Leadership Through Everyday Actions Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:46:47 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Jo-Anne http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Jo-Anne Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:05:43 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-13 As a leader all my life...first from my father dying at a young age and assuming his role in the family and then building and running a 175 person firm... My most successful employees were not the "bosses" but rather those employees that led by simply assuming the position of being the decision maker....their goal right or wrong was just to make more right decisions and quickly course correct the poor ones...they gained the respect, the support and admiration of all of us. I truly believe leadership is earned in every case and can not be simply be appointed. As a leader all my life…first from my father dying at a young age and assuming his role in the family and then building and running a 175 person firm… My most successful employees were not the “bosses” but rather those employees that led by simply assuming the position of being the decision maker….their goal right or wrong was just to make more right decisions and quickly course correct the poor ones…they gained the respect, the support and admiration of all of us. I truly believe leadership is earned in every case and can not be simply be appointed.

]]> By: semazza http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12 semazza Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:35:18 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-12 @Jocelyn Thank you - you captured my intention with this site perfectly! You may be interested in reading the Story Behind the Idea for Random Acts of Leadership - just go to the About tab. @Jocelyn Thank you – you captured my intention with this site perfectly!

You may be interested in reading the Story Behind the Idea for Random Acts of Leadership – just go to the About tab.

]]> By: Jocelyn http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Jocelyn Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:10:20 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-11 Good to read from your blog :-) You help to simplify all these theories about leadership and make it more realistic and within reach of common people. There are really so many things being discussed right now about leadership that we hardly know whether leadership is still an attainable task. Good to read from your blog :-) You help to simplify all these theories about leadership and make it more realistic and within reach of common people. There are really so many things being discussed right now about leadership that we hardly know whether leadership is still an attainable task.

]]> By: semazza http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-10 semazza Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:45:44 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-10 @LiaraCovert Thanks Liara. Dumbledore was truly wise. Actually I think Harry committed quite a few acts of leadership along the way... could be a good source of examples. @LiaraCovert Thanks Liara. Dumbledore was truly wise. Actually I think Harry committed quite a few acts of leadership along the way… could be a good source of examples.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Liara Covert Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:30:49 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-9 Susan, I share the views of Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series of books by JK Rowling. Albus said; "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." "It is a curious thing,...but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it." Susan, I share the views of Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series of books by JK Rowling. Albus said;
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

“It is a curious thing,…but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it.”

]]> By: semazza http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-8 semazza Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:04:41 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-8 @LiaraCovert I would agree that fundamentally an Act of Leadership is about making a difference for others and not about ensuring your own advancement. Actions purely motivated by a desire for personal advancement are rarely truly Acts of Leadership. Yet I do believe both motivations can co-exist. I know a lot of ambitious people who are also tremendous leaders. I also know a lot of people who refuse to lead because they are worried about people perceiving them to be too ambitious. Either way we can't let ambition get in the way. Your thoughts? @LiaraCovert I would agree that fundamentally an Act of Leadership is about making a difference for others and not about ensuring your own advancement. Actions purely motivated by a desire for personal advancement are rarely truly Acts of Leadership. Yet I do believe both motivations can co-exist. I know a lot of ambitious people who are also tremendous leaders. I also know a lot of people who refuse to lead because they are worried about people perceiving them to be too ambitious. Either way we can’t let ambition get in the way. Your thoughts?

]]> By: semazza http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7 semazza Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:50:30 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-7 @JerryRoberts Great examples of how to encourage others you manage to lead. As you point out not only will others learn and grow, but it can also take the pressure off of you (for a moment in time anyway!). @JerryRoberts Great examples of how to encourage others you manage to lead. As you point out not only will others learn and grow, but it can also take the pressure off of you (for a moment in time anyway!).

]]> By: Liara Covert http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Liara Covert Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:32:54 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-6 One perspective is genuine leaders act in ways that are humble. They do not seek titles or recognition but rather, empower people to evolve and view themselves as they really are. In this way, a genuine leader measures his effectiveness based on the expanding awareness of others and how attuned to consciousness they become. One perspective is genuine leaders act in ways that are humble. They do not seek titles or recognition but rather, empower people to evolve and view themselves as they really are. In this way, a genuine leader measures his effectiveness based on the expanding awareness of others and how attuned to consciousness they become.

]]> By: heather http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5 heather Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:44:58 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-5 I agree with Jerry; love the Rosa analogy. Will have to wrap my brain around this and see where it takes me. be well. I agree with Jerry; love the Rosa analogy. Will have to wrap my brain around this and see where it takes me. be well.

]]> By: Susan/Together We Flourish http://randomactsofleadership.com/2008/12/16/hello-world-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Susan/Together We Flourish Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:56:09 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/hello-world/#comment-4 Thank you for the reminder of how simple the acts of leadership can be. I agree that acts of kindness are acts of leadership. I also know that not all leaders act from a mindset of kindness. My steps today will be to operate from a mindset of what can I do verses what what can I get or have. Thank you for the reminder of how simple the acts of leadership can be. I agree that acts of kindness are acts of leadership. I also know that not all leaders act from a mindset of kindness. My steps today will be to operate from a mindset of what can I do verses what what can I get or have.

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